Distinguishing Between Damp-Cold and Damp-Heat: 6 Key Indicators for Effective Dampness Removal

Distinguishing Between Damp-Cold and Damp-Heat: 6 Key Indicators for Effective Dampness Removal

Damp-Cold and Damp-Heat are the two primary forms of dampness present in the human body. Individuals with dampness in their bodies are generally classified into Damp-Cold and Damp-Heat constitutions. If one cannot clearly identify their constitution, the efforts to eliminate dampness often yield minimal results. This aligns with the ancient saying that while cold can … Read more

Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat in Colds: How to Properly Select Chinese Patent Medicines

Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat in Colds: How to Properly Select Chinese Patent Medicines

Recently, snowflakes have begun to fall in the north, and the south is also facing a drop in temperature. With climate changes, people are more prone to illness, with the common cold being the most frequent. The common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil into the body, clinically … Read more

Eight Methods to Regulate Phlegm-Dampness in Winter for Those with Phlegm-Damp Constitution

Eight Methods to Regulate Phlegm-Dampness in Winter for Those with Phlegm-Damp Constitution

Drink Honey | Three spoonfuls of honey every day, still missing one you. – JI An Tang – Regarding “phlegm”, the concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) differs from that in Western medicine. Western medicine considers phlegm to be a secretion of the respiratory tract, and healthy individuals generally do not have phlegm. In TCM, … Read more

How to Adjust Phlegm-Damp Constitution? Expert Advice from Professor Wu Huanlin, a Disciple of Master TCM Practitioner Deng Tie Tao

How to Adjust Phlegm-Damp Constitution? Expert Advice from Professor Wu Huanlin, a Disciple of Master TCM Practitioner Deng Tie Tao

▲Professor Wu Huanlin is the academic successor of Master TCM Practitioner Deng Tie Tao and the head of the Cardiovascular Department at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. “Eating three hundred lychees daily, I would not hesitate to be a Lingnan person.” This famous quote by Su Dongpo not only made lychee famous but … Read more

Understanding the Principles of “Four Qi and Five Flavors” in TCM for Self-Care

Understanding the Principles of "Four Qi and Five Flavors" in TCM for Self-Care

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of “food and medicine share the same source” emphasizes the selection of appropriate ingredients or medicinal herbs to achieve health maintenance and regulation through daily diet.Both Chinese herbs and food originate from plants and animals in nature, and many Chinese herbs are difficult to distinguish from food, such … Read more

Navigating the Complexities of Cold-Heat Mixed Cough in Children

Navigating the Complexities of Cold-Heat Mixed Cough in Children

As we delve deeper into understanding pediatric cough, it becomes increasingly apparent that a child’s cough can feel like an unwelcome guest—arriving unexpectedly and departing just as mysteriously, often recurring. Recently, many parents have noticed that their child’s cough seems to exhibit both cold and heat characteristics: despite having cold hands and feet, the phlegm … Read more

Cold and Heat Mixed Cold: Enjoy This Sweet Soup to Expel External Cold and Resolve Internal Heat

Cold and Heat Mixed Cold: Enjoy This Sweet Soup to Expel External Cold and Resolve Internal Heat

Click the “Yang Dad” above to follow usColds are one of the most common ailments. Both adults and children can catch a cold, and over the years, whether we catch a cold ourselves or care for elderly family members and children, we have certainly experienced it many times.In the midst of repeated colds, if treated … Read more

5 Key Indicators to Determine Kidney Yang Deficiency: How to Know If You Have It!

5 Key Indicators to Determine Kidney Yang Deficiency: How to Know If You Have It!

The kidneys are the foundation of congenital vitality and are one of the most important organs in the human body, responsible for maintaining body fluids, promoting red blood cell production, secreting renin, and activating vitamin D3. For men, the kidneys are not only part of the body’s organs but also a significant indicator of sexual … Read more

Understanding Kidney Deficiency: Yin and Yang Differentiation and Treatment Approaches

Understanding Kidney Deficiency: Yin and Yang Differentiation and Treatment Approaches

Follow me for daily free access to health articles! The kidney is the foundation of congenital essence and the root of the five organs and six bowels. The changes in kidney qi govern a person’s growth and development throughout life. If the body experiences kidney deficiency, it can lead to discomfort in various parts of … Read more

Symptoms and Management of Kidney Yang Deficiency

Symptoms and Management of Kidney Yang Deficiency

In recent years, many people have become increasingly concerned about their health, particularly regarding specific constitutions and wellness. Below, we introduce the symptoms and management methods for Kidney Yang Deficiency (Shen Yang Xu) for your understanding. Symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency Dark and pale complexion Kidney Yang Deficiency often affects the spleen, stomach, and kidneys, … Read more